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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.65, 1,539.98 and 822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.65, 1,539.98 and 822.52 is: 1,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.65 : 1,539.98 = 822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.65/1,539.98 = 822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.65x = 1,539.98 × 822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.65x = 1,266,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,652.54/1,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.77

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